articleMidac Batteries bedding in
Midac sales director Malcolm Pearson has had a hectic year since the UK launch of the company, but he and the rest of the team have loved every minute of it.
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productConcrete reasons for sideloader
When producer of pre-stressed concrete floor systems, Rackham Housefloors, needed to renew its primary production mover fleet it selected the Bulmor Lancer LQ 50 sideloader.
productSignificant cost savings
With a focus on ensuring its nationwide team of independent charger agents is up to speed with the latest range introductions, Curtis Instruments has held its latest customer seminar at its UK Northampton offices.
productChris Meinecke promoted
Briggs Equipment has announced the promotion of Chris Meinecke to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Briggs USA. Meinecke has been with Briggs for more than 22 years, the last three and half of which he has served as Chief Operating Officer of Briggs UK.
productMibelle cleans up
Five Aisle-Master articulated trucks, soon to be followed by a sixth, are in operation at the Mibelle Group’s UK manufacturing and distribution centre in Bradford. Supplying major retailers and the cosmetics industry, the Group is one of the top three manufacturers of personal care products in Europe.
productCompact & lightweight
For over 10 years Saft batteries and EVM’s battery management systems have been keeping a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) working round the clock at Daimler’s body shell plant in Germany.
productEco-Lease finance
New from Linde Material Handling the Eco-Lease solution, which is designed to allow customers to fully offset 100% of the carbon footprint generated in the first year of a forklift truck’s life.
productSustainable charging
Fronius Selectiva battery chargers with ‘active inverter technology’ allow large numbers of forklift truck batteries to be charged at food retailer Spar Austria, significantly enhancing the sustainable business activities of the group.
productQuality before price pays long-term dividends
Following its acquisition of Battery Power Systems (BPS) in late 2011, Manbat has been working intensively with the BPS team to further develop their combined industrial battery presence.
productNew cold store cab
With the cost of storing pallets in a Cold Store being up to three times higher than in a conventional ambient warehouse, any small reduction in the space required can dramatically reduce costs.
articleNew trucks lead the way
Since the launch of HC forklifts UK at the IMHX show in March the formation of a key dealer network is taking shape as orders exceed targets set for the new venture.
articleYale and Forkway provide lift for Air Products
A world leader in the supply of atmospheric, process and specialty gases has begun taking delivery of state-of-the-art forklift trucks after signing a major new contract with Yale Europe Materials Handling and the Forkway Group.
productMultifunctional joystick
More and more companies realise the direct connection between good ergonomics and good business.
articleServe to win
Impact Handling business development manager Peter Woodhouse says service is important for both business success and new product development.
productCESAB signs up dealer
DFL Liftrucs in Harlow has become the authorised dealer for CESAB Material Handling in London and the Home Counties.
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product5000th Kalmar straddle carrier
The 5000th Kalmar straddle carrier has rolled out of the assembly unit in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland, this week. This Kalmar AutoStrad(TM) is a part of 44 electric straddle carriers to be delivered to Asciano’s Patrick Port Botany terminal in Sydney, Australia early 2014.
productJungheinrich scoops Forklift of the Year awards
Jungheinrich is celebrating after winning two of the four categories at the inaugural International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) awards ceremony.
productDrum handling solutions
For the loading or unloading of drums from lorries and containers, for de-palletising, or just moving drums around a workshop or factory site, the St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic fork attachments and pedestrian drum handlers can provide a safe and efficient solution.
productBuilt for keeps
Following a successful launch in August 2012, Crown’s new ES/ET 4000 Series is expanding again.
